Category Archives: Well Being

THANK YOU HEADSPACE KNOX

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Boronia Hawks FNC is very privileged to be involved with headspace Knox in the annual Headspace Cup against neighbouring club The Basin. Yesterday’s game resulted in a win for the Hawks, but more importantly it brought into focus the essential role played by headspace throughout Australia. We extend our thanks to headspace Knox for facilitating our participation in spreading their message.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25 year-olds. Based at Westfield Knox Ozone, headspace offers young people a welcoming environment where they can access confidential and free mental health support, health advice, and general information.

Our very own Dylan Dower is also a supporter of headspace Knox through his business Grow Club. headspace receives 100% of all the profits earned by the sale of Dyl’s “go easy” hoodies. These hoodies were presented yesterday to players in the three games against The Basin.

A big thank you goes to Chris from headspace, The Basin Football Netball Club committee and players; and to Dylan Dower.

WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE | JOFFA!

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One of Boronia Hawks most lovable characters, amazing volunteer and passionate Vets player Geoff “Joffa” Bell will be taking part in this year’s Worlds Greatest Shave to raise money and awareness in the battle against leukaemia.

With arguably the best mop of hair currently gracing ovals in the EFNL, he will shave it all off this Thursday night in front of a packed Hawka clubroom if everyone can dig deep enough.

Please support this bloke by chipping in a few bucks or whatever you can. If you can’t make it up to the club on Thursday night you can help Joffa by making a donation online by clicking on this link.

LAST PRE-CHRISTMAS TRAINING | Supporting Knox Infolink

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We made a great contribution last year and after such an awesome Premiership Season on field this year, I know The Hawka Family are ready to dig deep to help those less fortunate in our local area, especially in these tough times.

So everyone is invited to come down to Tormore Reserve @ 6pm on Wednesday 13th December for a light and fun training session, followed by a BBQ.

Please also consider bringing along a donation of food or a gift to generously support Knox Infolink Inc in their ‘Share the Joy’ Knox Christmas Appeal for those who need an extra hand at this time of year. Here are some ideas for what you might donate:

Food Items – must be on-perishable

  • Fruit Cake / mince pies
  • Lollies / Chocolate
  • Soft Drink / fruit juice
  • Jam
  • Jelly cups
  • Christmas Pudding
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Long Life Custard 1L
  • Sweet / Savoury Biscuits
  • Pancake shake mix
  • Long Life Milk 1L
  • Coffee, Tea & Sugar
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tinned Tuna

Gift Ideas for 0 -18 Months

  • Soft toys
  • Picture Books
  • Bath toys
  • Cup, bowl & cutlery sets

Gift Ideas for 2 – 4 Years

  • Cars/trucks
  • Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Duplo
  • Toy Story
  • Fisher Price eg. Little People
  • Ride on Toys
  • Dress up costumes
  • Play Doh
  • Puppets

Gift Ideas for 5 – 6 Years

  • Hot Wheels
  • Barbie
  • Tea Set
  • Etch a Sketch
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Lego
  • Play Doh
  • Art & Craft set

Gift Ideas for 7 – 10 Years

  • Board Games
  • Hot Wheels
  • Lego
  • Sport Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dolls
  • Craft Sets
  • Remote Control Cars

Gift Ideas for 11 – 13 Years

  • Sports Equipment
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Make-up kits
  • Walkie Talkies

Gift Ideas for 14-16 Years

  • Books
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Make-up kits

If you can’t make it, would like to find out more about the appeal or would otherwise like to donate directly to Knox Infolink, see www.givenow.com.au/ or visit Knox Infolink: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm 136 Boronia Road, BORONIA Ph: 9761 1325

McHAPPY DAY 2023! | BORONIA McDONALDS

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McHAPPY DAY! Please support our community partner and loyal sponsor Boronia McDonald’s ?

McHappy Day 2023 will take place on Saturday, 18th November, where McDonald’s will raise much needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities to provide support for families of seriously ill and injured children.

Activities and fun between 11am and 2pm at Boronia McDonalds – Dorset Road Boronia.

Headspace Community Cup

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On Saturday, our Senior Men played The Basin at Batterham Park for the Headspace Community Cup.

Like all games against our local rival The Basin, the game was played in great spirit with our boys prevailing in the very windy conditions.

Both teams gathered post-game to hear from both Coaches on the importance of reaching out if you are experiencing a personal crisis.

If you are a player, coach, volunteer or supporter please reach out to a friend or teammate and let them know you need help.

Please check out our Club Wellbeing Hub or contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or visit Headspace CLICK HERE.

IN MEMORY OF MONIQUE LEZSAK

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Today we remember the life of Monique Lezsak, whose life was tragically cut short 2 weeks ago. Monique was the much loved cousin of Boronia Hawks player and coach Stacey Peril.

Monique was the mother of 10-year old twins, she enjoyed bodybuilding, wanted to become a Police officer and had a huge amount of life in front of her. Our Women’s Squad wore white arm bands during their most recent games in memory of Monique, in support of Stacey and as a way to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.

Please consider donating to White Ribbon in memory of Monique. This charity undertakes primary prevention of domestic and family violence in communities, schools and workplaces across the country: www.whiteribbon.org.au/Support-Us/Make-A-Donation/In-Memory

Our thoughts are with all of Monique’s family today, in particular her children and Stacey.

If you, or someone you know, requires support with family or domestic violence please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) 24-hours a day.

Learner Driving Course for Under 17’s

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The Under 17.5 boys attended a METEC learner driving course last night which is an initiative through the EFNL.

METEC is METEC Driver Training located at 112 Colchester Rd, Bayswater North.

Thanks to Team Manager, Ellisa Schmidtke, who sent us some pics and a report on the night:

“Great opportunity for these young men tonight. They were super impressive with the way they represented the club, and no doubt they all learnt a lot and have a new found appreciation of what it takes to get behind the wheel.”

PLAY 4 BCNA

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Today, Saturday 20 May, our players, coaches and supporters don pink to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia.

It’s safe to say that most of us have known someone affected by breast cancer directly or indirectly. We wear pink with pride and our thoughts are with all those impacted by this illness.

We chose to wear pink a week later than most so we could come together with most of our teams playing at home. We’ll also have some teams wearing pink again next week for an extra show of support when our Vets & Masters play.

2023 Hawka Golf Day at Waterford Valley

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It’s time to gather up your team for our annual golf day at Waterford Valley Golf Course, proudly supported by our major sponsor Ferntree Gully Nissan.

There’ll be 18 holes of Ambrose Golf in teams of 4, with lunch snack and dinner & drinks (2 hours) to follow. There’ll also be plenty of prizes and awards throughout the day to keep things interesting.

Check out all the details below and then book via our store: boroniahawks.square.site/shop/Events/16

If you need a team, please reach out to Greg Hannon at ghannon@scopus.vic.edu.au

Hole Sponsorships are also available.

Returning to team sport after childbirth

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Boronia Hawks are featured with a nice photo in this week’s edition of “A Note from Leisure”, the informative newsletter from Knox City Council’s Suranga Dissakarunaratne, Leisure Services Officer.

Joint Training Day

“Playing for team motherhood”: Returning to team sport after childbirth

“Motherhood and a decrease in physical activity participation often go hand in hand. Specifically, early motherhood is a time when women have some of their lowest rates of sport participation. This is a problem, because during the postnatal period (up to 1 year after giving birth) women are at high risk of drastic weight gain, postpartum depression, isolation and anxiety. While physical changes that affect sport participation are well-addressed, how postnatal women re-engage in sport is also affected by gendered expectations accompanying motherhood. These expectations include gender roles dictating how mothers “should” behave. Another expectation is intensive mothering, that is, the expectation that mothers must prioritize their child’s needs over their own. These expectations both decrease mothers’ physical activity levels and also weaken their emotional and physical well-being”. Learn more……..